“Russia is an empire and any empire strives for expansion. We will have no peace until Russia establishes its protectorate over the entire planet.”
- Ivan Okhlobystin, Russian actor, director, and former Orthodox priest.
From Tsargrad's article about Okhlobystin’s speech:
“During the plenary session of the Congress of the Tsargrad Society, the audience chanted "Goida!" After the speaker, Ivan Okhlobystin stated where the borders of Russia end. With a quote from the president.
National culture is not straightforward without the national idea reflected in the Constitution. Culture needs a mission, and contours of the future.
In this direction, Okhlobystin is sure, the imperial character of the Russian Civilization is of key significance.
According to the artist and public figure, a liberal, globalist understanding of culture does not suit Russia. Only relying on spiritual and state traditions, Okhlobystin believes, will allow the creation of truly Russian culture:
Our Imperial Triad - culture, science, army. Our spiritual foundation is faith in God. This level of a national idea is needed for the birth and existence of national culture.”